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What happens when one person's dream adventure is forced onto their family? Today's episode is, in many ways, a cautionary tale to remind us of the importance of considering your travel companions' needs, especially when they're children. At seven years old, Suzanne Heywood's father took their family on a dangerous sailing expedition, recreating Captain Cook's perilous third voyage around the world. While it was supposed to last three years, it ended up taking 10.  In her memoir Wavewalker: Breaking Free, she shares her experience of growing up at sea, being unable to receive an education, surviving a shipwreck, and eventually making it back to the UK and to university. In this episode, Suzanne shares a captivating story of resilience. We talk about some of the traumatic experiences she faced, including the shipwreck that led to severe head injuries just six months into their voyage (with no medical care on board). We talk about why she feels she was denied a childhood and the implications of this journey on her life and family.  Have you been planning a family or group adventure? What did you take away from this conversation? I'd love to hear your thoughts and hope you'll share them by sending me an audio message. Premium Passport: Get ad-free episodes, exclusive content, and access to all episodes for only $3/month. Subscribe now! Tune In To Learn: The problem with over-romanticizing taking children on extreme journeys Why her parents didn't want her to share her experience and how the book has been liberating How she survived a shipwreck and why she considers “the wave” a defining moment for the trip  How her experience was significantly different than her brother's Why she was denied an education and how her family relationships deteriorated What led to her finally being able to break free from her situation How you can make a huge difference in someone's life through small actions How the experience has affected her parenting and career What you need to consider when setting off on an adventure with others  And so much more Resources: Join Zero To Travel Premium Passport Sign up for our FREE newsletter Want to travel with me to Morocco? Sign up for more info! Visit Suzanne's website Follow her on Instagram Grab a copy of her book Want More? The Paradise Pack Sessions: Sean Keener of BootsnAll on Traveling with a Family How To Live Your Nomad Dream : One Family's Epic Bike Ride Moving To Guatemala To Learn About Giving (With 5 Kids and Minimal Savings), Living Outside Of Your Comfort Zone, and Finding Community w/ Owen and Christina Dargatz from The Giving Experiment Thanks To Our Sponsors US Bank Altitude Go Visa Signature Card - Get 4 X the points on eating out and 2 X the points on groceries, entertainment services, and gas or EV charge stations. Apply today at usbank.com/altitudego to get 20,000 points by spending $1,000 in your first 90 days.  Nissan - There's no better vehicle for adventure than the 2024 Nissan Pathfinder. Learn more at www.nissanusa.com. Wise - Wise can help you send, spend, and receive internationally without the hidden fees or exchange rate markups. Learn how Wise can work for you by downloading the app or visiting www.wise.com/travel. AeroPress - Say yes to better mornings fueled by better coffee. Visit aeropress.com/zerototravel to save 20% off your order.

“Billionaires can't take a week off? What's the point of having a billion dollars if they have fewer options than I do?”  –Tim Ferriss In this episode of Deviate, Rolf and Tim discuss common travel fantasies, and the fears that keep people from traveling (5:00); how we can redefine what "wealth" is and live fuller lives (18:00); why keeping a healthy perspective on information intake, technology, and "efficiency" is important, both on the road and in daily life (25:00); the "beginner's mind," and tips for writing and creativity (54:00);  the merits of going on foot and "getting lost" on the road, and how this figured into Rolf's writing classes (1:17:00); notions of "success," and how to definite the notion of success in a way that enhances one's way of being in the world (1:37:00); and Rolf's recommendations for drinks, food, documentaries, books, and poetry (1:50:00); Tim Ferriss (@tferriss) is a best-selling author and podcaster. General Links: Paris Writing Workshops (Rolf's summer writing classes) Vagabonding, by Rolf Potts (audiobook) The Game Camera (short film cowritten by Rolf and Kristen Bush) Tim Ferriss on how to create a successful podcast (Deviate episode) Arnold Schwarzenegger on The Tim Ferriss Show LeBron James on The Tim Ferriss Show Cheryl Strayed on The Tim Ferriss Show Jerry Seinfeld on The Tim Ferriss Show Tortuga (bags design for long-term travel) Unbound Merino (travel clothing company) AirTreks (round-the-world flight planner) BootsnAll (online travel community) Interview Links: Van Life before #VanLife (Deviate episode) Man bites dog (aphorism about journalism) “War is God's way of teaching Americans geography” (quote) Beginner's mind (attitude of openness) Adaptation (2002 film) Anne Lamott (American author) Kurt Vonnegut (American author) The Hero's Adventure with Joseph Campbell (podcast remix) Flâneur (urban wanderer) Situationists (1960s social and artistic movement) Psychogeography (exploration strategy) Dave Chappelle (comedian) John Hughes (filmmaker) Rachel Kaadzi Ghansah (American essayist) Grizzly Man (2005 documentary film) Werner Herzog Reads Curious George (satire) Con Air (1997 film) Aimee Nezhukumatathil (poet) Naomi Shihab Nye (poet) Major Jackson (poet) Donald Hall (poet) Books mentioned: Walden, by Henry David Thoreau (book) The 4-Hour Work Week, by Tim Ferriss (book) The Art of Nonfiction, by Ayn Rand (book) Writing Tools, by Roy Peter Clark (book) To Show and to Tell, by Phillip Lopate (book) Screenplay, by Syd Field (book) Story, by Robert McKee (book) Save the Cat, by Blake Snyder (book) A Moveable Feast, by Ernest Hemingway (book) Leaves of Grass, by Walk Whitman (book) Good Hope Road, by Stuart Dischell (poetry) Alien vs. Predator, by Michael Robbins (poetry) The Deviate theme music comes from the title track of Cedar Van Tassel's 2017 album Lumber. Note: We don't host a “comments” section, but we're happy to hear your questions and insights via email, at deviate@rolfpotts.com.

Are you considering a gap year or career break? Julia Rogers is a professional gap year coach and founder of EnRoute Consulting, a social enterprise dedicated to fueling the gap year movement and developing a generation of compassionate and resourceful global citizens. No matter your age, this episode has a ton of value! Julia shares her best advice for tackling a gap year from a mindset perspective, questions to consider when planning, how to afford a gap year, and available programs and resources. What life skills or goals would you want to accomplish with a gap year or career break? Where would you go? I'd love for you to share your thoughts by sending me an audio message. Premium Passport: Want access to the private Zero To Travel podcast feed, a monthly bonus episode (decided on by YOU), exclusive content, direct access to me to answer your questions, and more? Click here to try Premium Passport for only $1 Tune in to Learn: How Julia discovered her passion for travel The transformative experience of a gap year and what it was like to spend 10 months in Tanzania The importance of intentionality and embracing the journey without an end goal What inspired Julia to become a gap year coach What the Gap Year Association does and advice on finding a program that's right for you Her thoughts on investing in a gap year vs. higher education The smartest way to approach a gap year without getting into debt Julia's #1 piece of advice for someone considering a gap year and for creating your dream job Her favorite travel destinations and where she would go on a family gap year And so much more Resources: Join Zero To Travel Premium Passport Subscribe to our FREE newsletter Today's Sponsor, Altitude Connect Visa Signature Card Learn more about EnRoute Consulting Check out the Gap Year Association Find meaningful programs abroad with Go Overseas Listen to Julia's podcast, Gap Year Radio Follow Julia on Facebook and Instagram Want More? How To Take An Adult Gap Year w/ Brooke Thayer Round The World Travel + GAP Year For All! With Sean Keener from BootsnAll.com Learning Through Travel: Gap Year, Career Breaks, and Beyond w/Jennifer Miller from BootsnAll.com Thanks to Our Sponsors This episode is sponsored by US Bank's Altitude Connect Visa Signature Card, with the ability to earn up to 5x the points on travel-related expenses like hotels, and rental cars, this card will get you the most return on your next trip.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to make a radical change in the way you experience day-to-day life?  Today I am joined by long-time listeners and founders of The Giving Experiment, Owen and Christina Dargatz, to learn all about their family's transition from life in a cushy Canadian ski town to becoming members of a small Guatemalan community. In May of 2021, the family of 7 arrived in Guatemala with the goal of understanding how they could enhance the lives of others. They have not looked back since and have started a plethora of projects including a community garden and food forest, a neighborhood music academy, workshops and courses to support local entrepreneurs, just to name a few. If you have ever sought a simpler way of life, you will not want to miss this episode. We dive into what it's like to live abroad with 5 kids, why less is always more, how travel has the power to transform your belief system, the beauty of giving and receiving, and so much more. What does discomfort mean to you and how has it helped you grow? I'd love to hear your thoughts and hope you will share by sending me an audio message. Don't forget that if you want access to the private Zero To Travel podcast feed, a bonus episode every month (decided on by YOU), exclusive content, direct access to me to answer your questions, and more. Click Here To Try Premium Passport For Only $1 and get: Access To The Zero To Travel Podcast Archives (300+ amazing episodes and growing)  One Bonus Episode Per Month (Decided By YOU) + Exclusive Content You Can't Hear Anywhere Else  Ask Me (Jason) Your Burning Questions, and Get A Personal Answer!  All Episodes Ad-Free (From April 2021 Onward) Tune In To Learn: The unlikely way that Owen and Christina fell in love Why trusting intuition led to the realization it is possible to live abroad with children What made Owen and Christina want to “escape from comfort”  The water shut-off experiment that set their family free How to help your kids adjust to major life changes Why finances played a big role in the decision to move to San Pedro, Guatemala The mindset required to switch to an experimental way of life What it means to redefine what success looks like How to keep financial stress at bay when living with a giving mindset The biggest changes they have seen in their kids since moving to Guatemala Why you should teach your children it's okay to struggle The benefits of pausing relationships and missing your loved ones Owen and Christina's biggest takeaways from living in Guatemala How to break free from the mold of other's expectations Easy ways you can give back to your own community And so much more Resources: Join Zero To Travel Premium Passport Check out The Giving Experiment  Follow @the.giving.experiment on Instagram Learn more about Charity Water Want More? Resettling Abroad and Overseas Education Learning Through Travel: Gap Year, Career Breaks, and Beyond w/Jennifer Miller from BootsnAll.com Discovering Meaningful Work Through Travel Thanks to Our Sponsors: Better Help - visit their website today to get 10% off your first month of services.  US Bank Visa Platinum - get a 0% intro APR for 18 billing cycles and no annual fees, this card is a tool for getting ahead. Visit usbank.com/platinum to signup today. The North Face - athlete-tested Jackets that are proven to be highly insulated, warm, breathable & durable so you can focus on what matters. It's more than a jacket, it's a calling to get out and explore. Get yours today in stores or at www.thenorthface.com

Sean Keener, cofounder of BootsnAll and chairman of AirTreks, is the first buyer in the Nori Lightning Sale. In this bonus episode, Sean tells us why he chose to support Nori and purchase Carbon Removal Certificates for his businesses. BoostnAll website AirTreks website Nori Lightning Sale website  

Ever thought about taking a round the world journey? Sean Keener stops by to talk round the world travel and gives his take on why gap years/career breaks should be on everybody’s resume! Sean specializes in helping you plan round the world journeys through BootsnAll. BootsnAll helps unite independent travelers and helps people wander the planet! It's the best place to plan and purchase complex travel- round the world trips- and multi stop international trips. The BootsnAll team has helped over 4 million people get their boots on the ground, so you'll definitely want to listen to today's show! You'll Learn: The importance of figuring out your WHY How much money it takes to travel the world comfortably for a year The best resources to circumnavigate the planet The triangle of success (in both life and business) One critical part of success for BootsnAll The best way to learn about yourself and the context of a complex world The difference between World geography vs airline geography The 'gateway drug' for travel The best way to learn (in travel, business, and life) Why a Gap year/Career break can happen at any age How digital sabbaticals can help with focus And much more! Resources: Top 32 USA Cities For Travelers- Zero To Travel Podcast The Paradise Pack BootsnAll BootsnAll’s Traveler Code of Conduct AirTreks Indie EO- Entrepreneurs' Organization TINYpulse Wayfinding Academy Star Alliance Oneworld SkyTeam Round The World Tickets Free Report Learning Through Travel: Gap Year, Career Breaks, and Beyond with Jennifer Miller from BootsnAll.com- Zero To Travel Podcast Looking for more Zero To Travel Podcasts? Check out the archives for all past episodes! Photo care of the BootsnAll blog.

This Week in Travel - Travel News Podcast. Regular hosts Gary Arndt, Jen Leo and Chris Christensen are joined by this week's guest Sean Keener from BootsNAll and airtreks.com

In today's episode of the Zero To Travel Podcast, we dive deep on the topic of learning through travel, Gap Year, career breaks, and beyond.I had the pleasure of sitting down with Jennifer Miller, head editor at BootsnAll, project developer for the Travel Access Project, and the co-author of Bottles to Backpacks: The Gypsy Mama's guide to REAL Travel With Kids.The dominate theme was travel as a form of education (at any age), and the value of learning through roaming.Is this the best way to learn? Should everyone travel for some period of time if it's within their means? We dig into some tough questions and cover much more. Give this show a listen now!You’ll Learn:Why you should take a Gap Year (and how a year of travel can help you learn and grow)How the world is the perfect classroomWhy it is important to explore different culturesBenefits of traveling abroad for childrenBootsnAll's mission to change the education system (and mandate 1 year abroad for high school or college students)About the philanthropic arm of BootsnAll (The Travel Access Project)How The Travel Access Project will help students find clarity and direction (and how travel mentors abroad will guide them toward their true passions)What a career break can do for youHow to get creative when things don’t go as planned (look deep within to explore your best path)Advice to arrange travel with your spouse or partnerTop tips for traveling with children/family (and how not to go crazy)Creating a Travel Portfolio (to produce future opportunities)Resources MentionedBootsnAll.comzerototravel.com/quitTravel Access ProjectJenn's EmailGapyear30-studentGapyear30-parentCareerBreak30For more episodes of the Zero To Travel podcast, check out the archives!The post Learning Through Travel: Gap Year, Career Breaks, and Beyond with Jennifer Miller from bootsnall.com : Zero To Travel Podcast appeared first on Zero to Travel.

Longtime  friend of the show Sean Keener of BootsnAll fame joins us for this next part of the Paradise Pack Sessions. If you're interested in getting the Paradise Pack, make sure to head over to www.TheParadisePack.com!

This podcast episode is one of eleven interviews that took place during an online live cast earlier this week celebrating the launch of The Paradise Pack (theparadisepack.com).The Paradise Pack is a bundle of 18 of the world's best training courses put together by travel and location independent business experts designed to help you live, work and travel anywhere in the world. Check it out here:The Paradise Pack(Note: I am the co-founder of The Paradise Pack, if you decide to purchase one know that it helps to support this show and I really appreciate it!)The Paradise Pack is available for one week only - then it's gone forever.If you want to save money on travel, and learn how to earn money from anywhere on the planet check out it out.The pack contains over $2000 worth of life changing products for 90% off but is only offered this week.This special event ends on Sunday June 7th at midnight pacific time - grab it before it's gone!Go to theparadisepack.com to learn more.Cheers,JasonThe post The Paradise Pack Sessions: Sean Keener of BootsnAll on Traveling with a Family appeared first on Zero to Travel.

The Paradise Pack Livecast Party continues with Adam Seper from Bootsnall! If you're interested, visit us over at www.TheParadisePack.com!

Welcome to the Break Into Travel Writing Podcast To subscribe to the podcast, please use the links below: Click Here to Subscribe via iTunes Click Here to Subscribe via RSS (non-iTunes feed) If you like the show, please consider leaving the show a review in iTunes as well as Stitcher Radio. A couple minutes of [...] The post BITW 007: How to Impress a Travel Editor with Adam Seper of BootsnAll appeared first on Break Into Travel Writing.

Welcome to the Break Into Travel Writing Podcast To subscribe to the podcast, please use the links below: Click Here to Subscribe via iTunes Click Here to Subscribe via RSS (non-iTunes feed) If you like the show, please consider leaving the show a review in iTunes as well as Stitcher Radio. A couple minutes of [...] The post BITW 007: How to Impress a Travel Editor with Adam Seper of BootsnAll appeared first on Break Into Travel Writing.

This Week in Travel - Travel News Podcast. Regular hostsJen Leo and Chris Christensen are joined by this week's guests Sean Keener from BootsNAll and Jennifer Miller from edventureproject.com

In this rollicking interview, Sean Keener, founder of Bootsnall, one of the webs’s very first communities for travelers, sits down to discuss a myriad of topics including how to book Round-the-World (RTW) tickets, the value of “indie” travel, and how the internet has changed the travel landscape (for better and worse).

This Week in Travel - Travel News Podcast. Regular hosts Gary Arndt, Jen Leo and Chris Christensen are joined by this week's guest Sean Keener from BootsNAll. This week we talk a lot about family travel

with guest hosts: Lowell Thomas Award winning journalist Kara Williams of TheVacationGals.com and PracticalTravelGear.com and Sean Keener from BootsNAll


Regular's Jen Leo and Chris Christensen are joined by this week's guests Michael Hodson of Go, See, Write and Sean Keener from BootsNAll

Regular hosts Gary Arndt and Jen Leo are joined by this weeks guests are: Sean Keener from BootsNAll and Marybeth Bond from The Gutsy Traveler and National Geographic This week's news Movie Star Mortified Depardieu Pees on Air France KLM Plane Airline Sends Tacky Tweets Attorney Suing Airline for Not Accepting Cash Top 10 list: What would you take home from a hotel room? Most expensive hotel in universe unveiled http://gettingfrom.com/ Gutsytraveler.com This week's picks: Gary - http://code.google.com/speed/page-speed/ Jen - Spirit Airlines in Oakland to Vegas Marybeth - FuelEconomy.gov shell.us/roadtrip/ Sean - http://writethat.name/

Regulars Chris Christensen and Jen Leo are joined by this week’s guests:Tim Shisler the photography and video editor for Mountain News Corporationand Jessica Spiegel of Bootsnall and italylogue.com

This week's guest is Sean Keener of BootsNAll.com This Week's Stories    * Spilled Coffee Caused United Plane To Divert    * Hijacker Overpowered on Norway-Turkey Flight    * Four Planes At JFK Have Long Waits On Tarmac    * Man boards plane at IAH with loaded gun in carry-on    * Al Qaeda threat involving hotels buffets 'credible,' report says    * Man Tries to Bring Turkey On Plane    * Four Planes At JFK Have Long Waits On Tarmac    * Virgin Atlantic blames weather, dodges compensation    * American Airlines slams Expedia for fare display snub    * Drunk Man Kills Shark By Jumping On Head    * Tampa Airport Affected by Earth's Moving Magnetic Pole…Huh?This Week's Tips    * Gary - Photoshop CS5    * Jen - Atlantis Resort, Bahamas    * Chris - WorkSnug, The Geography of Bliss    * Sean - Have a positive outlook

This week's guest Sean Keaner of BootsNAll.comThis week's news:    * TSA pat down uproar          o Security protest could disrupt Thanksgiving travel          o The Uproar Over Pat-Downs          o Myths and Facts about Pat Downs from TSA          o Sanford Airport to opt out of TSA screening    * American Airlines to try 'in-flight happy hour'    * How to Delay a Flight with a Granola Bar - Travel Blog Exchange    * PhoCusWright          o hipmunk.com          o OffAndAway.com          o BootsNAll blogThis week's tips    * Jen - Prince William gets engaged in Kenya    * Sean -    * Chris - Egypt

The Amateur Traveler talks to Jessica Spiegel of BootsNAll’s Italy blog “Why Go Italy” and the Eye on Italy podcast about one of her favorite cities in Italy: Milan. Jessica tells us about the fashion industry, the spectacular cathedral, and the first mall as well as some quiet neighborhoods and parks. She also tells us how far in advance you should get tickets to see Leonardo di Vinci’s Last Supper, what to expect when you watch soccer in Italy, and what to do when you see movie stars walking down the streets of Milan. We talk about wonderful Italian people and the joys of learning Italian.

The Amateur Traveler talks to Jessica Spiegel of BootsNAll’s Italy blog “Why Go Italy” and the Eye on Italy podcast about one of her favorite cities in Italy: Milan. Jessica tells us about the fashion industry, the spectacular cathedral, and the first mall as well as some quiet neighborhoods and parks. She also tells us how far in advance you should get tickets to see Leonardo di Vinci’s Last Supper, what to expect when you watch soccer in Italy, and what to do when you see movie stars walking down the streets of Milan. We talk about wonderful Italian people and the joys of learning Italian.

The Amateur Traveler talks to Jessica Spiegel of BootsNAll’s Italy blog “Why Go Italy” and the Eye on Italy podcast about one of her favorite cities in Italy: Milan. Jessica tells us about the fashion industry, the spectacular cathedral, and the first mall as well as some quiet neighborhoods and parks. She also tells us how far in advance you should get tickets to see Leonardo di Vinci’s Last Supper, what to expect when you watch soccer in Italy, and what to do when you see movie stars walking down the streets of Milan. We talk about wonderful Italian people and the joys of learning Italian.

This week's guests Don George from Gadling and Book Passage Travel Writing Conference and Jessica Speigel from BootsnAll.comNews Stories this week:    * Delta apologizes for sending separate kids to the wrong cities    * Romanian stowaway survives flight from Vienna to Heathrow    * Airline credit cards dangle perks to lure new customers    * New airline rules may lead to peanut ban    * US teenage sailor Abby Sunderland found in Indian OceanTips:    * Gary - Netflix iPod app, Google Earth for iPad    * Jen - AOL Travel will pay $1000 for destination guides    * Don - All of the Map by Laura Fraser    * Jessica - Bootnsall Traveler's Connect facebook application    * Chris - iPhone 4​

The Amateur Traveler talks to Sean Keaner of the BootsNAll travel network about the city of Portland Oregon. Sean describes the independent character of the city that is expressed in its brew pubs, food carts and hip culture. It is also evident in the famous Powell’s bookstore. Portland has a reputation for being rainy but Sean tells us when to come to Portland, where to ride a bike and where to find some good Vegan food. If Vegan is not your style find out where to find a pork chop over 4 inches thick.

The Amateur Traveler talks to Sean Keaner of the BootsNAll travel network about the city of Portland Oregon. Sean describes the independent character of the city that is expressed in its brew pubs, food carts and hip culture. It is also evident in the famous Powell’s bookstore. Portland has a reputation for being rainy but Sean tells us when to come to Portland, where to ride a bike and where to find some good Vegan food. If Vegan is not your style find out where to find a pork chop over 4 inches thick.

The Amateur Traveler talks to Sean Keaner of the BootsNAll travel network about the city of Portland Oregon. Sean describes the independent character of the city that is expressed in its brew pubs, food carts and hip culture. It is also evident in the famous Powell’s bookstore. Portland has a reputation for being rainy but Sean tells us when to come to Portland, where to ride a bike and where to find some good Vegan food. If Vegan is not your style find out where to find a pork chop over 4 inches thick.

with Gary Ardnt and Chris Christensenwith guest Julia Dimon -  TV host, Travel Writer and hard-core Travel Junkie. I've traveled around the world four times, across 80 countries, through six continents.and special pinch hitter Chris Gray Faust filling in for a sick Jen Leo - Editrix of Chris Around The World, travel blogger; social media butterfly. Former travel editor of USA TODAYtoday's discussions -     •    Kevin Smith is too fat for Southwest ( http://travel-industry.uptake.com/blog/2010/02/14/fly-with-southwest/ )    •    Missed Last week: BootsNAll makes the Superbowl    •    Other examples of Southwest kicking people off ( http://www.tnooz.com/2010/02/14/news/silent-bob-strikes-back-southwestair/ )    •    Tarmac delay rules = more canceled flights ( http://www.usatoday.com/travel/flights/2010-02-16-tarmac-delays_N.htm )    •    TSA strikes a blow against terrorism by making a 4 year old child walk without his leg braces (http://www.boingboing.net/2010/02/16/tsa-forces-travellin.html )    •    Fully body airline scanner violates islamic law ( http://www.freep.com/article/20100211/NEWS05/100211044/1318/Airport-body-scanners-violate-Islamic-law-Muslims-say )    •    LAT Travel Show recap

with guest Sean Keener of BootsNAll.com best trips of 2009 predictions for 2010

“Life's journey is as rewarding as my travel journeys. It's been fun to travel the world as a slightly older person." – Rolf Potts In this episode of Deviate, Rolf and participants in the Nomadic Network book club discuss the stories behind the travel tales in his 2008 book Marco Polo Didn't Go There, including what inspired him to collect the essays into a single book, and why he decided to include endnotes (2:00); which stories stand out as favorites, for both Rolf and his readers, and how Rolf finds stories on the road (12:30); how his writing and his travels have changed in the years since these stories were first written (19:00); what it's like to create a home amid a life of travel, and how journaling feeds creative writing (26:00); and the new book Rolf is working on now (35:00). Matt Kepnes (@nomadicmatt) is the founder of TravelCon and the author of Travel the World on $50 a Day and Ten Years a Nomad. The Nomadic Network is a global community of travel-enthusiasts who support and inspire one another to travel better, cheaper, and longer. Travel essays mentioned: "Storming The Beach" (Thailand) ​"Going Native in the Australian Outback" (Australia) "Backpackers' Ball at the Sultan Hotel" (Egypt) "My Beirut Hostage Crisis" (Lebanon) "Be Your Own Donkey" (Egypt) "Turkish Knockout" (Turkey) Notable links: Paris Writing Workshops (writing class) ​Travelers Tales (publisher) Wilfred Thesiger (travel writer) Gertrude Bell (travel writer) American Notes, by Charles Dickens (travelogue) Herodotus (Greek historian) Best Hostel Ever (Deviate episode) Whodunit (storytelling genre) Bootsnall (travel community) Mentawai Islands (archipelago in Indonesia) Tracy Kidder (journalist) The Deviate theme music comes from the title track of Cedar Van Tassel's 2017 album Lumber. Note: We don't host a “comments” section, but we're happy to hear your questions and insights via email, at deviate@rolfpotts.com.